AKRON ZIPS NEWS

Ahmarian Granger - Part of Akron roster Granger is a part Akron's roster ahead of the 2024 season.

Impact Granger originally signaled towards a transfer to James Madison back in May, but his plans have now changed as he is instead on Akron's roster. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver finished out the 2023 campaign with 15 receptions for 213 yards and one touchdown.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

2024 Akron football predictions: Ranked No. 132 by RJ Young

Find out where FOX Sports' RJ Young ranks the Akron Zips in his ultimate 134 college football ranking.

AUGUST 11

Alex Adams - Participating in fall camp Adams (lower body) was observed participating during fall camp.

Impact Adams was limited to just seven appearances during the 2023 season, as he tended to a lower body injury. The junior wide receiver is expected to a be an important part of this offense after totaling 63 receptions for 855 yards and nine touchdowns across 11 games during the 2022 season, setting the expectation for more production during the upcoming season.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

A look at QB Steele Wasel's resume, and what OU is getting in the PWO Steele Wasel was a 6-foot-3, 215-pound sophomore quarterback who had all of the confidence in the world. I instantly knew he had talent and...

JULY 20 • 247SPORTS.COM

Nick Johns, Akron Zips, Quarterback Nick Johns is a 6-3, 215-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Washington, DC.

JUNE 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tyler Shipman, Akron Zips, Defensive Line Tyler Shipman is a 6-1, 240-pound Defensive Tackle from Buford, GA. Shipman has a 247Sports rating of 70, making him a 2-star prospect. He h...

JUNE 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ben Finley - Pulling ahead in QB competition Finley has reportedly gained an advantage in practices and is looked at as the frontrunner for the starting quarterback job at Akron, per ZipsNation.org.

Impact Finley transferred in from Cal during the offseason and has reportedly taken the lead over Tahj Bullock in the race for the starting job, according to insiders present during spring practices. Finley threw for 572 yards and three scores with the Bears this past season, along with four interceptions.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Israel Polk - Commits to Akron Polk announced his commitment to Akron on Wednesday.

Impact Polk will join a MAC team whose receiver corps could use some improvement in experienced options. During his 2023 season with Pittsburgh, he was targeted thrice and logged a 14-yard reception.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn 'an opportunity I couldn't pass up' for Akron OL transfer Ronan Chambers talks about his decision to choose Auburn.

MAY 8 • 247SPORTS.COM

Akron OL transfer Ronan Chambers commits to Auburn Another portal addition for Auburn after spring practice.

MAY 6 • 247SPORTS.COM

Akron OL transfer visiting Auburn Chambers is already a transfer commitment to Tulane.

MAY 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

James King, Akron Zips, Linebacker James King is a 6-2, 200-pound Outside Linebacker from Miami, FL. He has committed to Florida Atlantic Owls.

APRIL 29 • 247SPORTS.COM

Freddie Simmons, Akron Zips, Wide Receiver Freddie Simmons is a 6-2, 175-pound Wide Receiver from Bethlehem, PA.

APRIL 24 • 247SPORTS.COM

Richie Cooper, Akron Zips, Wide Receiver Richie Cooper is a 5-11, 178-pound Wide Receiver from Hallandale, FL. He has committed to Northern Illinois Huskies.

APRIL 24 • 247SPORTS.COM

Van Edwards, Akron Zips, Running Back Van Edwards is a 5-8, 185-pound Running Back from Cape Coral, FL.

APRIL 24 • 247SPORTS.COM

Deltron Sands, Akron Zips, Running Back Brother Deshaun Sands is a running back at Kansas and his father Tony Sands also played at Kansas.

APRIL 24 • 247SPORTS.COM

Brian Bell, Akron Zips, Linebacker Brian Bell is a 6-2, 218-pound Outside Linebacker from Valdosta, GA.

APRIL 24 • 247SPORTS.COM

Avery Cagle, Akron Zips, Tight End Avery Cagle is a 6-4, 227-pound Tight End from Gainesville, GA. He has committed to Akron Zips.

APRIL 16 • 247SPORTS.COM

Mitchell Hlay, Akron Zips, Offensive Tackle Mitchell Hlay is a 6-7, 275-pound Cornerback from Richfield, OH. Hlay has a 247Sports rating of 70, making him a 2-star prospect. He has com...

APRIL 12 • 247SPORTS.COM

March Madness: Creighton outmuscles Akron for 77-60 win in NCAA Tournament opener

Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 23 points and Trey Alexander had 19 as Creighton, which came within seconds of making the Final Four a year ago, opened the NCAA Tournament with a 77-60 win...

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creighton and Akron square off in first round of NCAA Tournament

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

From walk-on to MAC's biggest star, Akron's Enrique Freeman takes amazing journey to March Madness

Enrique Freeman has gone from being an unknown walk-on at Akron to the biggest man on campus

MARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creighton Bluejays take on Akron Zips in first round of NCAA Tournament

MARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late mistake by Kent State allows Akron to pull out 62-61 win for MAC title, NCAA Tournament bid

Greg Tribble made two free throws with 4.8 seconds left after he was inexplicably fouled by Kent State’s Julius Rollins, giving Akron a 62-61 win over its bitter rival in the Mid-A...

MARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Akron Zips play the Kent State Golden Flashes in MAC Championship

The Akron Zips take on the Kent State Golden Flashes in the MAC Championship

MARCH 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS